Determine the criteria which must be satisfied before, and during, the isolation of a horse.

Explain why the isolation procedure is used in a specific situation.

Describe the use and maintenance of tools and equipment required for preparation of a horse for showing.

Demonstrate plaiting using a fibre comparable to horses hair.

Compare the differences in showing under saddle, with showing on the halter.

Write a plan for the preparation of a horse for showing, in a specific competition.

List the situations where a horse might need to be transported.

Explain the different methods of transporting a horse with respect to: *impact on the animal *equipment required *costs.

Prepare a set of guidelines for the care of a horse during travel.

Prepare guidelines for the care of a horse at a specified show.

Plan appropriate procedures for the transportation of a horse, for two different situations, in terms of: *a timetable of events *husbandry tasks to be carried out *a list of equipment and materials required.

List the factors influencing the success of different types of events in the horse industry, including: *Shows *Races *Competitions.

Determine the minimum first aid facilities which should be provided for horses, riders and spectators at a specified type of event.

Prepare a plan for managing a specified type of horse event.

Write a report analysing the management of a nominated event in your locality.

Evaluate the management of a horse event, such as a show, competition or race; with reference to: *organisation *promotion *success (or failure) of the event.

Determine the factors affecting the profitability of two different specified horse enterprises visited by you.

Calculate the different costs involved in maintaining a specified breed/type of horse over one year, including: *manpower *agistment *feed *veterinary needs *transport *tack.

Evaluate three different systems for marketing horses in your locality.

(iv) Defecation and urination
Normal/abnormal posture, frequency (defecation 8-12 times per day on corn, 16 times plus at pasture), consistency (should break on hitting the ground), colour (green-brown to golden brown).

(vi) State of bedding
Disarray from pawing may be an indication of pain as may, straw on back if the horse has been rolling.

Superficial Signs

(i) Coat condition
Normal: shiny and even distribution
Abnormal: include bald patches/changes in pigmentation which may be an indication of parasites, excess skin scurf (dandruff), and excessive growth (hormonal).

(iii) Body and legs
Palpation for any abnormal swellings or areas of heat or pain (see lameness lectures)

(iv) Head
Mouth: teeth: condition and age colour of membranes and capillary refill time (normal 1-2 seconds)

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